Everton reveal third founding partner for new stadium
Everton have revealed Christopher Ward as the latest founding partner for the club’s new stadium, through an expanded agreement with the UK watch brand.
The company will receive ‘presenting partner’ designation for the stadium’s ‘Dock on 1’ concept, a social space of bars and restaurants in the new 52,000 venue at Bramley-Moore Dock, which is set to open in 2025.
Dock on 1 will include a showroom for Christopher Ward, which initially partnered with the Toffees in 2022. The company’s creative team will also be involved in the design of the new area.
Christopher Ward becomes the stadium’s third founding partner, joining the club’s kit supplier Castore, and hospitality provider Aramark.
“This is the third Founding Partner we have announced this summer and represents an innovative collaboration which will provide a range of benefits not only to Christopher Ward and the Club but directly to our supporters in some of the premium spaces in our new home,” said Richard Kenyon, Chief Commercial and Communications Officer at Everton.
“The development of Christopher Ward’s Northern Hub within the venue is unique and demonstrates how Everton Stadium can be used by our partners to support their brand and commercial growth ambitions.”
Mike France, CEO of Christopher Ward, added, “Becoming a founding partner of Everton Stadium represents a new high-water mark for the Christopher Ward brand, especially as the result of our partnership will be a unique, world-first experience for fans of both Everton and Christopher Ward.”
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